Economical operation

Your vehicle's fuel economy depends
mainly on your style of driving, where you
drive and when you drive.

Each of these factors affects how many
kilometers (miles) you can get from a
liter (gallon) of fuel. To operate your vehicle
as economically as possible, use the
following driving suggestions to help
save money in both fuel and repairs:
â€¢ Drive smoothly. Accelerate at a moderate
rate. Don't make "jack-rabbit" starts
or full-throttle shifts and maintain a
steady cruising speed. Don't race
between stoplights. Try to adjust your
speed to that of the other traffic so you
don't have to change speeds unnecessarily.

Avoid heavy traffic whenever
possible. Always maintain a safe distance
from other vehicles so you can
avoid unnecessary braking. This also
reduces brake wear.

â€¢ Drive at a moderate speed. The faster
you drive, the more fuel your car uses.

Driving at a moderate speed, especially
on the highway, is one of the most
effective ways to reduce fuel consumption.

â€¢ Don't "ride" the brake or clutch pedal.

This can increase fuel consumption
and also increase wear on these components.

In addition, driving with your
foot resting on the brake pedal may
cause the brakes to overheat, which
reduces their effectiveness and may
lead to more serious consequences.

â€¢ Take care of your tires. Keep them
inflated to the recommended pressure.

Incorrect inflation, either too much or
too little, results in unnecessary tire
wear. Check the tire pressures at least
once a month.

â€¢ Be sure that the wheels are aligned
correctly. Improper alignment can
result from hitting curbs or driving too
fast over irregular surfaces. Poor alignment
causes faster tire wear and may
also result in other problems as well as
greater fuel consumption.

â€¢ Keep your car in good condition. For
better fuel economy and reduced
maintenance costs, maintain your car
in accordance with the maintenance
schedule in Section 7. If you drive your
car in severe conditions, more frequent
maintenance is required (see Section
7 for details).

â€¢ Keep your car clean. For maximum
service, your vehicle should be kept
clean and free of corrosive materials. It
is especially important that mud, dirt,
ice, etc. not be allowed to accumulate
on the underside of the car. This extra
weight can result in increased fuel consumption
and also contribute to corrosion.

â€¢ Don't let the engine idle longer than
necessary. If you are waiting (and not
in traffic), turn off your engine and
restart only when you're ready to go.

â€¢ Remember, your vehicle does not
require extended warm-up. After the
engine has started, allow the engine to
run for 10 to 20 seconds prior to placing
the vehicle in gear. In very cold
weather, however, give your engine a
slightly longer warm-up period.

â€¢ Don't "lug" or "over-rev" the engine.

Lugging is driving too slowly in too
high a gear resulting in the engine
bucking. If this happens, shift to a lower
gear. Over-revving is racing the engine
beyond its safe limit. This can be avoided
by shifting at the recommended
speeds.

â€¢ Use your air conditioning sparingly.

The air conditioning system is operated
by engine power so your fuel economy
is reduced when you use it.

â€¢ Open windows at high speeds can
reduce fuel economy.

â€¢ Fuel economy is less in crosswinds
and headwinds. To help offset some of
this loss, slow down when driving in
these conditions.

Keeping a vehicle in good operating condition
is important both for economy and
safety. Therefore, have an authorized KIA
dealer perform scheduled inspections
and maintenance.

WARNING:

- Engine off during
motion.

Never turn the engine off to coast
down hills or anytime the vehicle is
in motion. The power steering and
power brakes will not function
properly without the engine running.

Instead, keep the engine on
and downshift to an appropriate
gear for engine braking effect. In
addition, turning off the ignition
while driving could engage the
steering wheel lock resulting in
loss of vehicle steering which
could cause serious injury or
death.

Luggage center box
The luggage center box is located
under the floor in cargo area.You can
place a first aid kit, a reflector triangle,
tools, etc. in the box for easy
access.
1. Grasp the handle on the edge of ...

Storage compartment
These compartments can be used to
store small items.
CAUTION
â€¢ To avoid possible theft, do not
leave valuables in the storage
compartment.
â€¢ Always keep the storage compartment
covers close ...